Cincinnati
Bengals
3-1
28
FINAL
16
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cincinnati Bengals topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-16 in a crucial Week 5 matchup of the 2028 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the Bengals' victory solidified their status as a formidable contender in the division.
Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 231 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make plays downfield. Xavier Worthy was his primary target, racking up 78 receiving yards, while the Bengals' offense balanced the aerial attack with efficient plays. On the ground, the Steelers' Jaylen Warren put in a strong performance with 119 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to swing the momentum in their favor.
Defensively, the Bengals made key stops that shifted the game's trajectory. Bryan Cook led the team with five tackles, while Chris McClellan contributed with a pivotal sack, putting pressure on the Steelers' offense. The turning point came when Brandon Cisse intercepted a pass, thwarting a potential scoring drive and allowing Cincinnati to extend their lead heading into the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 231 | 2 | 2 | 91.6 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 20 | 7 | 35% | 79 | 1 | 3 | 24.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 20 | 119 | 6.0 | 24 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | — | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 42 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 38 | 0 | 45 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 11 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Hall | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen DeLoach | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 43 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

